Funded by the contributions of Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) generous members, the Operation Round Up (ORU) Board of Trustees recently awarded $20,250 to various community organizations. Within the monies awarded was LREC’s largest donation to an organization to date. The Humane Society of Otter Tail County (HSOTC) was the recipient of a $10,000 contribution…
LREC joins cooperatives across the country every October to celebrate National Cooperative Month. National Cooperative Month recognizes the cooperative difference and reminds all of us about LREC’s purpose. Minnesota was the first state to declare an official Co-op Month proclamation in 1948. Co-op Month has been a nationally recognized celebration since 1964, when U.S. Secretary…
Minnesota Energy Assistance ProgramMinnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP) ensures low-income households, homeowners and renters, have affordable, continuous, and safe home energy. Additional funding is available for crisis situations, which keeps households from being disconnected or to help them get reconnected. There is also extra support offered for seniors of 60 years old, along with no…
When I check my Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) app on my phone, it regularly shows (with some variation) approximately 80%-90% of MISO’s electricity generation coming from coal, natural gas, and nuclear. The Real-Time Displays pictured to the right is a screenshot I took from the MISO app on August 15th, and it provides a…
Who: All LREC members/all rate classes. What: Rate changes across all rate classes. The rate class relevant to many is the Residential/Farm which has the following changes: facility charge goes from $24 to $39 and energy rates (per kWh) from 10.9¢ to 9.6¢ (12.2¢ to 11¢ for summer months of June, July, and August). When: New…
The sealed bidding has ended for both the 2012 Ford F550 and the 1998 763 Skid Steer. Both winners of the sealed bid have been contacted. Thank you to everyone who submitted a sealed bid!
The heat wave we are experiencing throughout the central United States is putting stress on the electric grid. This has prompted the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the electric grid operator in our region, to issue a maximum generation emergency event. LREC is asking its members to do their part and conserve electricity. Please limit…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative is currently seeking a human resource generalist at our headquarters in Pelican Rapids, MN. This position is responsible for administering and performing human resources functions and developing human resource programs for the cooperative. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and a minimum of two years…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) voluntary charitable fundraising program Operation Round Up (ORU) hosted its quarterly meeting on July 10th. During the meeting, the ORU Board of Trustees awarded a total of $10,000 to the following two local organizations in LREC’s service area: $5,000 to Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity and $5,000 to Hornets Hive…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative is currently seeking three (3) apprentice line workers or journeyman line workers at our headquarters in Pelican Rapids, MN. These positions are responsible for performing the duties required in the construction, operation, and maintenance of structures, lines, and equipment of the distribution and transmission facilities of the cooperative in a safe,…